Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Arkansas City, AR. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and coordinating mutual-aid, while working with established response plans under guidance from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Arkansas City, AR. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and coordinating mutual-aid, while working with established response plans under guidance from authorized personnel.